
X Research source While Swiss banks may not be as exciting as they are depicted in spy movies and action thrillers, they are still extremely well run and impressively private. X Research source Some Swiss banks are now also refusing American customers, in general, due to sweeping investigations by the United States Department of Justice. In today's world, however, concerns about terrorism and smuggling have forced the authorities in Switzerland to reject clients whom they believe to be involved in illegal activities. It is actually a criminal offense in Switzerland for a banker to reveal private information about bank clients, which in the past was a huge perk for anyone wishing to conceal ill-gotten money or valuables.


Switzerland is known for its impressive banking system, including its legendary privacy policies.
